Legislation

City Council Unveils Plans for Bike Lane on Roberts Avenue from Henry to King Streets

City Council proposes bike lane on Roberts Avenue from Henry to King Streets, removing parking along the way. The new bike lane would be designated and regulated according to PennDOT guidelines.

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City Council Votes to Allow Utilities Along Ridge Avenue in Neighborhood Development Plan

City Council votes to allow utilities along Ridge Avenue in a specific area bounded by Calumet Street, the Schuylkill River, and the Wissahickon Creek, under certain terms and conditions. This change affects zoning in the /FDO Fourth District Overlay District.

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City Council Proposes Major Overhaul of Ridge Avenue Traffic Flow

This bill proposes to create bicycle lanes and remove travel lanes on parts of Ridge Avenue in Philadelphia, subject to certain conditions.

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Philadelphia City Council Unveils Plan to Restrict Traffic Flow on Gorgas Lane Section

This bill regulates traffic flow on a specific section of Gorgas Lane in Philadelphia.

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Northern Philadelphia Residents Weigh In as City Prepares to Convert Port Royal Avenue into Bike Lane

A proposal to turn Port Royal Avenue into a two-way bike lane has residents divided, with some welcoming the change and others worried about losing street parking. It would eliminate one parking spot near the iconic Reading Terminal Market.

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City Council Introduces Bill to Convert Dupont Street to Two-Way Traffic from Baker to Smick.

City Council votes to make Dupont Street a two-way street from Baker Street to Smick Street, starting from the westernmost portion of Baker Street.

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Philadelphia Council Votes to Permit Sacred Boundary Markers for Area Synagogues

Wynnefield Synagogue Leaders Win Crucial Vote Allowing Eruv Markers on Public Streets; Residents Now Weigh In on Potential Impact of Nylon Cord Infrastructure Along 52nd Street Corridor.

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One-Way Rules Hit Three North Philly Streets as Council Votes to Reconfigure Traffic Flow

North Philly drivers will have to adjust their routes as three local streets are now one-way, with Terrace Street open northbound and Dawson Street westbound from Ridge Avenue.

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City Takes Control: Public Infrastructure Coming to Country Club Roads Amid Resident Demands for Improved Services

Philadelphia's Water Commissioner will soon take control of private water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure on several roads in the city, entering into agreements with property owners to transfer ownership. The infrastructure spans parts of Country Club Roads, Mimi Circle, and Lankenau Avenue.

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Small Businesses Get Sign-Posting Flexibility in Philadelphia Neighborhood

This bill authorizes private entities to install and maintain structures near certain addresses in Philadelphia's Roxborough neighborhood.

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City Officials Prepare to Break Ground on Hendren Street Sewer Project Amid Community Concerns Over Flooding

This bill allows the Procurement Commissioner to enter into a contract for constructing sewers on Hendren Street (600-700 blocks) to provide public sewer service.

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Basic Utilities and Services Cleared for Use at Specific East Fairmount Park Location

This bill allows Basic Utilities and Services to use a specific location in East Fairmount Park, bounded by CSX Railroad, Girard Avenue, and 33rd Street.

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Philadelphia Council OKs Utilities Access on West Fairmount Park Section Bound By Wynnefield Avenue Extended and Belmont Avenue

A new law paves the way for electricity, water, and sewer connections along West Fairmount Park's western edge, where residents have long complained about limited access to basic services. Thousands of park-goers will benefit from improved infrastructure in the area.

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Philadelphia Council Mandates No Truck Parking Along Busy Stretch of Nevada Street in West Philly

Residents along a notoriously congested stretch of West Philadelphia's Nevada Street will soon see fewer big rigs idling outside their homes, but some worry it'll just push the problem down the block. The city is trying to ease traffic backups and reduce noise pollution from truck parking on this narrow street.

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City Set to Rezone Lex Street as Council Approves Vacation of Portion Along Thompson Street

This bill allows for a change to the City Plan by vacating (removing) a portion of Lex Street from the map and releasing the city from any liability related to this change.

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Clear Nylon Cord to Be Installed Along Public Rights-Of-Way In Wynnefield And Overbrook Neighborhoods

Cord-cutting not included: a local Jewish organization will install a 2-mile network of clear nylon cord to create a sacred boundary for its members in Wynnefield and Overbrook. The move aims to respect traditional Jewish practices in Philadelphia's neighborhoods.

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Council proposes no parking on both sides of Forbidden Drive between Bells Mill Road and Wises Mill Road.

Philadelphia residents who drive along Forbidden Drive between Bells Mill Road and Wises Mill Road face new restrictions: parking is now prohibited on both sides of the road. Signs will be posted to reflect the change once completed.

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Stop Signs Installed at 34th Street and West Allegheny Avenue Intersection

Speeding up safety: drivers who speed through the busy intersection of 34th Street and West Allegheny Avenue may soon face a major slowdown thanks to new all-way stop signs going in today.

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City Officials to Widen Ridge Avenue Through Northeasterly and Southwesterly Sections of Philadelphia's City Plan

Ridge Avenue residents are in for a change as plans to widen their street move forward, with construction expected to disrupt traffic and daily routines along this bustling corridor.

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No Parking: New City Council Ruling Takes Effect Blocking Cars Along North 34th Street

This law prohibits parking on N.

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